Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

John Rutledge Home

By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

1. John Rutledge Home Marker

Inscription.

John Rutledge Home. —. This house, built before the American Revolution, was the residence of John Rutledge (1739-1800), first Governor of the State of South Carolina. He was President of South Carolina, 1776-78, and Governor, 1779-82, signer of the U. S. Constitution, 1787, Chief Justice of South Carolina 1791-95, and Chief Justice of the United States, 1795. The house was altered in 1853 by P. H. Hammarskold, who added the ornamental iron. . This historical marker was erected in 1973 by The Society Daughters of Colonial Wars in the State of South Carolina. It is in Charleston in Charleston County South Carolina

This house, built before the American Revolution, was the residence of John Rutledge (1739-1800), first Governor of the State of South Carolina. He was President of South Carolina, 1776-78, and Governor, 1779-82, signer of the U. S. Constitution, 1787, Chief Justice of South Carolina 1791-95, and Chief Justice of the United States, 1795. The house was altered in 1853 by P. H. Hammarskold, who added the ornamental iron.

Erected 1973 by The Society Daughters of Colonial Wars in the State of South Carolina. (Marker Number 10-12.)

Location. 32° 46.578′ N, 79° 56.019′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Orange Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Broad Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Governor John Rutledge House has been designated aNational Historic LandmarkThis site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the united States of America1974National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

5. John Rutledge

By Mike Stroud

6. John Rutledge Home National Register Building - #71000752

Center Medallion:
Award 1986
Carolopolis
Condita A.D.
1670
Preservation Society of Charleston
The Carolopolis Award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is presented to those individuals, businesses or organizations that currently own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city

Historic Hotels of America Plaque included
National Trust of Historical Preservation

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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